SPACER DEVICE - University of Florida



INHALED STEROID FOR ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS

DRUG Fluticasone Proprionate (FLOVENT)

COMPANY Glaxo Wellcome

DOSES 44, 110, 220 mcg per actuation (shpritz)

Why Use FLOVENT

1. No side effects! The inhaled steroid is not absorbed into the bloodstream

2. It is equally potent to oral prednisone 1mg/kg bid

INDICATIONS

1. Chronic bronchitis in dogs

2. Chronic bronchitis in cats (daily cough)

3. Asthma with daily symptoms in cats

4. Chronic sinusitus in cats

What are potential side effects?

1. Growth retardation in children with incomplete closure of growth plates was a concern, it turned out to be a false concern

2. Candida infection of the oropharynx in adults-I have not seen this in over 60 cats and 20 dogs in a 2 year period.

What are potential problems?

1. The drug takes about 7-10 days to reach full effect.

2. The face mask needs to be properly fit for the animal to insure that the drug is being inhaled-it should snugly fit around the muzzle including the corners of the mouth

3. It is expensive-the highest dose (220) is about 120$ per month.

4. The owner may not be aware when the cannister is empty.

How to Use:

1. Rx the 220 mcg dose as two puffs into spacer BID

2. Dog or cat should breath through mask and spacer for 7-10 seconds

3. If the animal is currently symptomatic and can tolerate short term prednisone begin 1mg/kg bid oral pred for 5 days concurrent with flovent, then d/c the pred.

4. Demonstrate how to use the mask/spacer/drug in front of the owner, with their pet.

5. Have them demonstrate the same technique to you, in the office, with their pet, by themselves

6. This is a one person job

7. If the pet is doing well after two months on the 220 mcg dose, decrease to 110 mcg for another month

8. The cannister holds enough drug for one month if two puffs twice daily is followed.

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